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Wk 2 Discussion 2 � Postmodernist Theory
Please refer to this week�s learning materials. They are intended to help you engage effectively in this discuss
Organizational Theory: Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives is written from a postmodernist theory perspective. Read the article from the University Library.
Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:
In your own words, define postmodernist organization theory.
How does postmodernist theory inform the assertions of the textbook?
How does postmodernist theory inform the way organizations are perceived?
Describe how postmodernist organization theory is emerging in your career, organization, or industry. Provide examples to support your response.
Include your own experience as well as 2 citations that align with or contradict your comments as sourced from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books, and/or other sources. Cite your sources according to APA guidelines. If you found information that contradicts your experience, explain why you agree or disagree with the information.
Organization Theory and Governance for the 21st Century, Ch. 8
Read Ch. 8, �Managing -Environment Relations.�
Read Ch. 8, �Managing Organization-Environment Relations.�
Organization Theory and Governance for the 21st Century, Ch. 9
Read Ch. 9, �Escaping the Void: History of Post-Positivism.�
Read Ch. 9, �Escaping the Void: History of Post-Positivism.�
Organization Theory and Governance for the 21st Century, Ch. 10
Read Ch. 10, �Learning to Fly: Applying Post-Positivist Theory.�
Read Ch. 10, �Learning to Fly: Applying Post-Positivist Theory.�
Organizational Theory
Hillman, A.J., Withers, M.C., & Collins, B.J. (2009). Resource dependence theory: A review. Journal of Management , 35(6), 1404�1427.
Wilenius, M. (2014). in the sixth wave�excursions into the new paradigm of the Kondratieff cycle 2010-2050. European Journal of Futures Research, 2(1), 1-11.
Yasmin, T. (2019). Organization theory: Modern, symbolic, and postmodern perspectives. South Asian Journal of Management, 26(4), 215-218.
Yin, Y., Wang, Y., & Lu, Y. (2018). Why firms adopt empowerment practices and how such practices affect firm performance. Transaction cost-exchange perspective. Human Resource Management Review, 29(1), 111-124.
Organizational Change
Aghina, W., Smet, A. D., Lackey, G., Lurie, M., & Murarka, M. (2018). The five trademarks of agile organizations. McKinsey Insights, 1.
Outcomes of Organizational Theory
Goldberg, M. (2019). The rise and fall of OD�and two paths forward. Organization Development Review, 51(2), 14-20.